Now on to segment 2 for more success! Her goal - to go to college and eventually work elephants!!!!!!

If you know of a disadvantaged youth in the Reno, NV area who would benefit from this program, please contact Jill Wells, Director of VIP.

SAFF Christmas Party is ​Sunday, December 9th. So excited!

Don't forget, the SAFF annual Christmas Party is Sunday, December 9th from 2pm - 4pm at the Boys and Girls Club Pennington Facility, sponsored by National Charity League. Same place as last year.

Be sure to mark your calendars! We will send notice about reservations after Thanksgiving. Can't wait to see you all there!!!

The Kids Who Played With Singing Angels

Written and Narrated by Joseph Galata

HEALTHY STAGES; CHANGING THE STORIES...

Currently in 2018 production and further production throughout 2019:a Children's Musical Story Audio Book titled THE KIDS WHO PLAYED WITH SINGING ANGELS

Many adults either say "kids are playing way too much" or "kids aren't playing enough" however.. for kids who are traumatized because of abuse, abandonment, or neglect... and in both current and anticipatory grief... including the 350,000 children nationwide placed in the foster care system any given day... we say "these kids don't barely get to play at all!"

"continuous medical, psychological, and sociological studies show negative effects resulting from PLAY DEPRIVATION include an increase in violent crimes, decreases in brain and muscle fiber development, and reducing in communication, problem-solving, and social skills.'

THE KIDS WHO PLAYED WITH ANGELS is an original series of 30 minute musical storytelling audio books. Through educational and entertaining stories created by professional adults and working with respective youths... this series is for 5-11 year olds who need to be inspired and become enthusiastic about play.. and also for adults - professionals and personal family guardians who need to be educated and inspired about the serious consequences of play deprivation.

The first 30 minute musical story audio books is currently in production for broadcast, downloading, and acquisition.... with release being mid -September 2018. 5 more episodes will be completed and released throughout 2019.

Please consider making a financial donation to cover the expenses.

Healthy Stages: Changing the Stories

In case you missed it, this past week's radio episode is titled "Friendship". Listen as our panel frankly share some personal stories of friendship and discuss what those friendships have meant to them.

You can listen to all of the Healthy Stages episodes - just click on the link above and at the bottom of the webpage, past broadcasts are available. Thanks to KWNK Radio

OUR NEWEST PROJECT IN DEVELOPMENT

Six 10-minute creative videos to be used for social media and mainstream media, as well as for presentations and workshops. The use of music, song, dance, storytelling, cultural traditions and rituals, sports, and holistic health modalities on the healing journey from traumatic and anticipatory grief.

​Also, be sure to take a listen to SAFF's Radio Broadcast "Changing the Stories: Healthy Stages" from July 1st. This radio broadcast project is part of our VIP program for disadvantaged youth. These kids receive training in 4 areas: Veterinary services, Restaurant Services, Shampoo Technician, & Radio Broadcast Services. For more information contact Program Director Jill Wells.

AmazonSmile Foundation

Remember, SAFF is a 501c3 non profit organization, which means financial donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law! We thank our funders and donors who help to keep our programs growing in success.

Amazon Smile is a wonderful way to donate. Log on and find out more! SAFF receives no federal funding and relies solely on your generosity and caring.

THE SIERRA ASSOCIATION OF FOSTER FAMILIES IS A TAX EXEMPT 501c3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT'S IRS... CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.. FOR ADVICE ON WHETHER YOUR CONTRIBUTION CAN BE DECLARED AS TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR. SAFF IS INCORPORATED AS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF NEVADA, RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR NEVADA.